Tag: Nursing nutrition assessment

Studies have shown that between 8.8% and 60% of patients in hospitals suffer from some form of malnutrition, highlighting a significant need for intervention. A critical and often underestimated component of patient care involves understanding the nurse's role in nutrition, from the initial screening and assessment to ongoing education and support.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a comprehensive nutritional assessment is a detailed and systematic process often conducted by an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This means that while a single professional may lead the process, multiple team members play crucial roles in gathering the necessary data to determine who is responsible for completing the nutrition assessment, depending on the context and level of care required.